News and events

13.Mar.2018 | Bergen

NORPART Call for Applications 2018

Please find below information from the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education (SIU) regarding the NORPART Call for Applications 2018

13.Mar.2018 | Kampala

2018 EU Human Rights Defenders Award: Call for nominations

The annual European Union Human Rights Defenders Award (EU HRD), now in its seventh year, is granted by the EU and its Member States in Uganda, and Norway to recognize the achievements of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda.

23.Jan.2018 | Kampala

Nordic Sports Day 2018!

Participants from Norway, Iceland, Denmark and Sweden competed in a variety of sports during the Nordic Sports Day on Saturday 20th of January. In the evening, the triumphs were celebrated at Faze2 restaurant.

12.Dec.2017 | Oslo

Norway to provide NOK 420 million to the UN emergency response fund in 2018

‘Norway will increase its contribution to the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) from NOK 380 million to NOK 420 million a year for the next four years.

16.Nov.2017 | Entebbe

Welfare day at the Norwegian Embassy

Every year, the Embassy arranges a welfare day with joint activities for all staff members.

25.Oct.2017 | Kampala

Opening and Closing Remarks for the Energy and Mineral Joint Sector Review

On 12th of October, The Energy and Mineral Joint Sector Review was held in Kampala. Norwegian Ambassador to Uganda, Susan Eckey, held the opening remarks.

23.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of Foreign Affairs

In a session of the Council of State on 20th of October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

23.Oct.2017 | Oslo

New Minister of EEA and EU Affairs

In a session of the Council of State on 20th of October, the King has made changes in the Norwegian Government.

13.Oct.2017 | Oslo

Increase in proposed aid budget for 2018

In the suggested state budget for 2018, the Norwegian government proposes, among other areas of focus, NOK 1.

02.Oct.2017 | New York

Norway at the 72nd UN General Assembly 2017

During the 72nd UN General Assembly, leaders from the UN's 193 countries came together to discuss the world's political challenges.

22.Sep.2017 | Kampala

Uganda – Norway Renewable Energy Forum

On Tuesday 12th of September, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in collaboration with NORWEP organized a renewable energy forum with focus on solar and hydropower in Uganda.

18.Aug.2017 | Kampala

Norway marks the World Humanitarian Day 19th of August

On Saturday 19th of August, we mark the World Humanitarian Day, a day where we pay tribute to people affected by crisis and aid workers who risks their lives in humanitarian service around the world.